iPhone Mirroring has been helping us access our iPhone directly from our Mac for years, and it’s getting even better this year. The public betas of iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate were released this month, bringing three major upgrades to iPhone Mirroring. Let’s take a look at what’s new.
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The biggest change for iPhone Mirroring in macOS 27 is the ability to resize the iPhone Mirroring window. You can now adjust the size of the iPhone Mirroring window with any app that’s compatible with iOS 27. For now, that means it only works for Apple’s native iPhone apps. However, once developers start releasing updates for iOS 27 later this year, support for resizing will expand quickly.
Previously, iPhone Mirroring on macOS only supported three preset sizes: smaller, actual size, and larger. The change in macOS 27 Golden Gate and iOS 27 clearly indicates that Apple is preparing for the foldable iPhone Ultra, which is expected to be released later this year. This move is part of a broader strategy by Apple to incorporate more features that will support its future innovations, such as the foldable iPhone, which will require more flexibility in screen dimensions.
iPhone Mirroring in macOS 27 and iOS 27 also gets several other updates. Previously, iPhone Mirroring didn’t support accessing Control Center at all. In macOS 27, you can access it with the keyboard shortcut CMD+4 or via the “View” menu in your Mac’s menu bar. This addition is especially useful for users who need quick access to settings like brightness, sound, and network connections without having to go back to their iPhone.
DRM video support means you can watch protected videos using iPhone Mirroring on your Mac. Previously, all DRM-protected videos simply displayed a black screen when iPhone Mirroring was enabled. This change is especially important for users who want to watch content from streaming services like Apple TV+ or Netflix without facing compatibility issues.
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DRM support enhances the user experience, allowing for seamless viewing of high-quality content.
macOS 27 also features a new app icon for iPhone Mirroring, as well as for many other native Apple apps. This icon change may seem small, but it’s part of Apple’s ongoing effort to maintain a consistent and modern aesthetic across its platforms. Refreshing the icons helps improve the visual identity of apps and enhances the user experience, making apps more recognizable and engaging.
These upgrades to iPhone Mirroring are not just technical improvements, but also strategic moves that show the direction Apple is taking when it comes to integrating its devices. With the increasing use of Macs and iPhones in both professional and personal environments, the ability to seamlessly collaborate between these devices is becoming increasingly important. Users can benefit from the increased productivity and convenience that comes with being able to control and interact with their iPhone directly from their Mac.
These changes can also have significant implications for organizations. The ability to better integrate between iPhone and Mac can lead to increased efficiency and collaboration in businesses, as employees can manage their mobile and desktop devices more effectively. In addition, DRM support can be especially useful for businesses that rely on protected content for training or presentations.
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Overall, the new iPhone Mirroring features in macOS 27 and iOS 27 demonstrate Apple’s commitment to continuously improving the user experience and preparing for the future of technology. With these upgrades, Apple is strengthening its position as a leader in innovation and device integration, offering its users a more connected and flexible experience.
